An ancient soul resides deep in the earth of Central Java, a peaceful spirit which rises up through the misty volcanic terrain to touch the elements of centuries past and present, leaving a tangible sense of timelessness in its wake. It is here amongst verdant rice terraces and gentle palm trees that Amanjiwo resides. Situated in a natural amphitheatre, Amanjiwo faces the world’s largest Buddhist sanctuary, the 9th century Borobudur, as well as the mystical Tidar Hill, believed to house the spiritual and geographical centre of Java. Four slumbering volcanoes rise dramatically in the distance surveying the graceful limestone monolith that is Amanjiwo, while the rolling Menoreh Hills rise directly behind.

The Resort
Resting in the rural heartland of Central Java, Amanjiwo is surrounded by extraordinary cultural, physical and spiritual beauty, and embraces its good fortune with serene Yogya (local limestone) arms. The main structure, from which these two arms extend, is a circular limestone monolith, centred by a soaring bell-shaped rotunda. The main structure also houses Amanjiwo’s grand entrance from which a graceful flight of steps leads up to the Rotunda Bar, the stately colonnaded Dining Room and the Terrace, all of which offer incredible views of the Kedu Plain, and the sacred temple of Borobudur.

On arrival at the resort, young Javanese girls in traditional batik sarongs offer a heartfelt welcome with smiles and showers of fresh rose petals – a greeting as warm as the hospitality you’ll enjoy throughout your stay.

Amanjiwo’s ‘Romanesque’ amphitheatre-style pool, built from smooth limestone blocks, also offers breathtaking views. This time of the surrounding jade-green paddy fields, and the distant peaks of the volcanoes Merapi and Merbabu. A portal to this, the heartland of Java, Amanjiwo also offers numerous ways of exploring the region, from a personalised tour by car to the solid back of a Sumatran elephant.

Hotel Features

Amanjiwo’s thirty-four suites are designed in two deep crescent formations rimmed with high limestone walls, draped with spider lilies and lilac and cream convolvulus, that curve into stone walkways connecting the Suites with the Pool Club and main building.

The suites are domed with volcanic ash-tinted roofs, paying homage to their ancient neighbours and in particular Borobudur itself. A four-pillared bed is raised on a terrazzo platform which moulds into the smooth expanse of caramel mapped terrazzo floor. Local materials and artefacts – coconut wood, hand carved furniture, exotic Javanese textiles and antique glass paintings – are meticulously placed to stylish effect. Sliding glass doors open out onto garden terraces offering spectacular views, and a thatched-roof bale or pavilion provides the perfect location for private dining or simply relaxing, while 15 of the suites have private swimming pools.

Garden Suites
There are 12 Garden Suites with views of the Menoreh Hills and terraced farmland. Each suite category has the same size and room configuration, as well as all the amenities and interior features mentioned above.

Garden Pool Suites
Seven Garden Pool Suites have views of the Menoreh Hills and surrounding farmland. Each features a natural stone pool which stretches from the bedroom towards the outdoor pavilion. The pool is 6m by 3m.

Borobudur Pool Suites
All seven suites in this category have views of Borobudur and Java’s most sacred mountains – Merapi, Merbabu, Sumbing and Sindoro, as well as private pools.

The Dalem Jiwo Suite
This retreat is set in a discrete enclosure complete with a private entrance, a classically styled rotunda and surrounding terrace with two separate bedrooms, each with stone steps descending to the suite’s private swimming pool and its two lounging bales. The 15m infinity pool, finished in a green Javanese stone known as hijau danau, is set into the rice fields. The Dalem Jiwo personal butler, always on call, has separate quarters in the enclosure.

Amanjiwo’s thirty-four suites are designed in two deep crescent formations rimmed with high limestone walls, draped with spider lilies and lilac and cream convolvulus, that curve into stone walkways connecting the Suites with the Pool Club and main building.

The suites are domed with volcanic ash-tinted roofs, paying homage to their ancient neighbours and in particular Borobudur itself. A four-pillared bed is raised on a terrazzo platform which moulds into the smooth expanse of caramel mapped terrazzo floor. Local materials and artefacts – coconut wood, hand carved furniture, exotic Javanese textiles and antique glass paintings – are meticulously placed to stylish effect. Sliding glass doors open out onto garden terraces offering spectacular views, and a thatched-roof bale or pavilion provides the perfect location for private dining or simply relaxing, while 15 of the suites have private swimming pools.

Garden Suites
There are 12 Garden Suites with views of the Menoreh Hills and terraced farmland. Each suite category has the same size and room configuration, as well as all the amenities and interior features mentioned above.

Garden Pool Suites
Seven Garden Pool Suites have views of the Menoreh Hills and surrounding farmland. Each features a natural stone pool which stretches from the bedroom towards the outdoor pavilion. The pool is 6m by 3m.

Borobudur Pool Suites
All seven suites in this category have views of Borobudur and Java’s most sacred mountains – Merapi, Merbabu, Sumbing and Sindoro, as well as private pools.

The Dalem Jiwo Suite
This retreat is set in a discrete enclosure complete with a private entrance, a classically styled rotunda and surrounding terrace with two separate bedrooms, each with stone steps descending to the suite’s private swimming pool and its two lounging bales. The 15m infinity pool, finished in a green Javanese stone known as hijau danau, is set into the rice fields. The Dalem Jiwo personal butler, always on call, has separate quarters in the enclosure.